Meet Our Team
Jesse Whittle-Utter, LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an office located in Berkeley, CA. I also offer services online. Please read below and check out my videos to get more of a sense of me.
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My own healing journey and life experience as an artist, photographer, nature lover, traveler, student, therapy client, gay man, Buddhist practitioner, psychedelic journeyer and worker for social justice enable me to bring a breadth of understanding and wisdom to the lives of the people with whom I work. Below is a summary of my education and professional experience.
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Click here to watch videos of me discussing my approach to therapy. Scroll down for more information about my background.
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Out-of-Network Insurance Only.
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Katie Li, AMFT, APCC
I support adults with neurodivergent traits in navigating trauma, emotion regulation, and relationship issues. I incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my sessions to process traumatic experiences, build practical mindfulness skills, and support self-compassion and a deeper understanding of yourself. I value psychoeducation and transparency in therapy. I take time to explain the framework behind our work so you can build both insight and attunement to your emotional and bodily experience, not just understand things intellectually.
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Heather Kline, ASW
Hello, I’m Heather, an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW). I work with adults, couples, families, and parents facing challenges that can feel overwhelming, isolating, or difficult to navigate alone. Many of the people I support are impacted by a loved one’s addiction or incarceration, caring for or advocating for a loved one with a disability or developmental difference, adjusting to the realities of neurodiversity within themselves, their relationships, or their families, or navigating significant life transitions, including perimenopause.
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Anahita Far, ASW
Hi, my name is Anahita.
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Working predominantly with young adults, professionals, and couples, I offer a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and relational approach to therapy.
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Born and raised in the Bay Area, my multicultural background informs my therapeutic practice. I know that navigating the complexities of overlapping identities can be difficult, and I’m here to provide a space where all parts of you are seen and valued. Together, we will explore your unique story and find pathways to healing that resonate with your individual experience. My goal is to empower you by offering different perspectives that challenge and inspire your awareness and growth.
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Jesse's Education & Training
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University of California, Berkeley, 2004, BA | Psychology and Art Practice
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Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2012, MA | Masters Counseling Psychology​
Post-graduate training
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UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP) Psychedelic Facilitation Training Program (Berkeley, CA, September 2023 - May 2024)
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Fluence Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Theory & Methodology Training (Virtual, July 2023)
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Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Summer Immersion Education in MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy (Virtual, June-July 2023)
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Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Therapy (AEDP) Essential Skills 1 (AEDP West, 2018)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic & Advanced Training (Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute, Fall 2015)
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Law & Ethics with an LGBTQ Focus (May 2015)
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Somatic Attachment Therapy 12-week Skills Training (Oakland, CA, Fall 2014)
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Trauma Resiliency Model - Level I (Trauma Resource Institute, August 2013)
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Steps To Love, a workshop for helping gay men navigate the dating world (March 2014)
Professional Affiliations
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MAPS
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California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
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East Bay Therapist Association
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AEDP Institute/AEDP West
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Bay Area Open Minds
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Kink-Friendly Professionals
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Poly-Friendly Professionals
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Gaylesta
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California Board of Behavioral Sciences
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Alumni Association of Pacifica Graduate Institute
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Alumni Association of the University of California, Berkeley
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Independent Clinical Consultation Groups